Panama’s Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) said it will deliver final audit reports on the Cobre Panamá mine in April; officials will then evaluate whether corrective actions are needed.
Panama completed its first 2026 Treasury Notes auction, awarding about $43.8 million with yields around 5.43–5.45% as global interest rates remain high.
Shoppers at Merca Chitré report that prices for some products have risen following a recent fuel price increase, reflecting how higher transport costs can quickly affect local markets.
The Boring Company has told Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi it remains interested in sponsoring prefactibility studies for a proposed pedestrian tunnel under the Panama Canal, despite the project not winning the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
A Panamanian family is demanding a sentence review and release for two men sentenced to 14 years after a certification surfaced indicating the alleged homicide victim is alive.
Daniel Espino, a 25-year-old Panamanian righthander and 2019 first-round pick, is advancing through a cautious Guardians plan after shoulder surgeries, showing mid-to-upper-90s velocity in recent scoreless outings.
In Colón, a man filed a complaint with the Public Ministry after his two American Bully dogs died by asphyxiation in a parked car while he was detained by National Police units.
The USS Nimitz carrier strike group will visit Panama as part of Southern Seas 2026, conducting exercises with ten Latin American navies and making port calls across the Americas.
Domingo de Obaldia, president of Panama’s Asociación de Restaurantes y Afines, urged government action to lessen the impact of rising fuel costs on restaurants and related businesses.
The Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant in Chilibre is operating at 90% capacity after a pump motor failure; Idaan has begun repairs that could take up to six days.
Minnesota sued the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, seeking access to evidence after fatal shootings by federal officers during an immigration enforcement surge, alleging the federal government blocked state investigators.
The Potabilizadora de Chilibre is operating at about 90% capacity while IDAAN repair works could extend up to six days, affecting distribution in distant and high-elevation areas.
A Hutchison Ports subsidiary has increased its arbitration claim against Panama to more than $2 billion after calling the government’s takeover of key terminals “unlawful,” escalating a major dispute over port control.
The Panamanian government will quadruple prizes for the Lotería Fiscal, allocating B/. 440,000 nationwide in May to boost the program’s appeal and reinforce fiscal compliance.
The Panamanian government asked the National Assembly for $30.5M to clear unexploded ordnance on 695 hectares in Colón so the land can be sold to the ACP for $126M, prompting parliamentary scrutiny.
Panama meets South Africa in two friendly matches in South Africa on March 27 and March 31, rekindling memories of their dramatic 2005 Gold Cup quarterfinal decided on penalties.
The Alcaldía de Panamá and Triángulo de la Mujer host a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28 (3–8 p.m.), offering panels, nutrition advice and fitness sessions to promote women’s wellbeing and leadership.
The Panamanian government said it will announce a plan to offset rising fuel costs; official Chapman declined to give details on whether subsidies will be included.
Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, has expanded an international arbitration claim against the Panamanian government, saying its losses now ‘‘surpass’’ US$2 billion and criticizing an “attack campaign.”
Panama’s private‑sector Décimo Tercer Mes payment is slated for the second half of April; workers are advised to plan ahead to save or avoid overspending when funds are disbursed.